Lake City is a city located in Clayton County Georgia. Lake City has a 2024 population of 2,875. Lake City is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,958 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake City is $71,202 with a poverty rate of 9.82%. The median age in Lake City is 41.9 years: 45.8 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,235 | 42.35% |
| Asian | 871 | 29.87% |
| White | 469 | 16.08% |
| Other race | 262 | 8.98% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 906 | 2.64 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 406 | 1.07 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 288 | 3.98 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 126 | 3.94 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 86 | 3.65 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
47.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 456 | 22.21% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 3.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 243 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 1.8% |
| High School Graduate | 775 | 37.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 196 | 9.55% |
| Some College | 264 | 12.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 713 | 561 | 83 |
| Asian | 694 | 429 | 166 |
| White | 360 | 272 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 132 | 3 |
| Other Race | 191 | 57 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 23.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,554 | $56,520 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,286 | $35,656 | $31,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,688 | $34,297 | $45,703 |
| Overall | $37,115 | $40,819 | $35,964 |
| Some College | $29,722 | $0 | $27,045 |
$37,115
Average Earnings
$40,819
Average Male
$35,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.08% of Lake City residents speak only English, while 44.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 29.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 808 | 107 | 13.24% |
| Hispanic | 416 | 79 | 18.99% |
| Multiple | 76 | 56 | 73.68% |
| White | 293 | 28 | 9.56% |
| Other | 253 | 19 | 7.51% |
| Asian | 864 | 19 | 2.2% |
9.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.37%
Male Poverty Rate
12.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake City is Multiple, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake City is Asian, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.94% |
| High School | 6.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,000 | $74,831 |
| Households | $62,941 | $71,202 |
| Married Families | $66,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,000 | $44,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 45 | 4.46% |
| White | 19 | 4.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.99%
Born in Lake City
64.27%
Native Born
35.73%
Foreign Born
17.25%
Non Citizen
18.48%
Naturalized
64.27% of Lake City residents were born in the United States, with 44.99% having been born in Georgia. 17.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,772 | -20 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 2,792 | -21 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,813 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,834 | -20 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 2,854 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,875 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,896 | 20 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,876 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 2,886 | -72 | -2.43% |
| 2020 | 2,958 | 140 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 2,818 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 2,815 | 28 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2,787 | 26 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 2,761 | 61 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2,700 | 46 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 2,654 | 19 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,635 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,633 | 16 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 2,617 | 21 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,596 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,886 | 153 | 5.6% |
| 1990 | 2,733 | -230 | -7.76% |
| 1980 | 2,963 | 191 | 6.89% |